“Unleash the Power: Create a Capacitor-Powered Paper Airplane!”
What You’ll Need:
- AMA Jr. Camp Flight Pack Electronics Kit
- Your Trusty Paper Airplane (the one you’ve been keeping since Day 1)
- Charger
- Tape
- Plenty of Open Space
Mission Objectives:
- Critical Thinking Skills: Buckle up for predictions and hypothesis testing! 🤔🔍
- Engineering Adventure: How can we elevate a working model using technology and our understanding of the physical world? 🛠️🌎
Key Terms:
- Capacitor: Picture a temporary battery—it stores electrical charge and releases it when needed. Our paper plane is about to get electrified! ⚡🔋
- Center of Gravity: Find that sweet spot where balance meets flight performance. 🪂🎯
- Propeller: The force behind thrust—the wind beneath your wings (or wingspan)! 🔄🚀
- Torque: Spin the propeller one way, and the plane spins the other. Physics magic! 🌀🛩️
- Nose: The front end of your airborne masterpiece. ✈️👃
- Trailing Edge: The secret sauce for performance tweaks—especially with added power! 🛫🔧
Bonus Round: How Do Propellers Work?
Ever wondered how propellers generate thrust? Look closely at those curved blades—they’re like the rotor blades on a helicopter. It’s all about Bernoulli’s principle: faster airflow over the upper surface creates lower air pressure, propelling your plane forward! 🌀💨
Safety First:
- NEVER put your fingers near a propeller blade, charged or not! Safety is our co-pilot. 🙅♂️🔒
- Clear that flying space—no obstacles allowed. Let your plane soar like a dream! 🌟🏞️
Get ready to launch your imagination alongside your capacitor-powered paper plane. Adventure awaits! 🚀🌟
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